God and His Demons

"God and His Demons" by Michael Parenti delves into the dark side of religion, from the violence committed in the name of "holy causes" to the exploitation of faithful followers by those in power. The author scrutinizes religious texts and figures, exposes the hypocrisies of "family-values" religionists and politicos, and warns of the danger posed by present-day fundamentalists and theocratic reactionaries. This eloquent indictment of religion's dangers is historically anchored yet sharply focused on the contemporary scene. A must-read for committed secular laypersons and progressive religionists alike.